A softer dollar helps gold finish higher

Gold gained as dollar weakness outweighed pressure from a modest rise in yields.

By The Side Street17 October 2026 · 1 min read

Gold bullion illustration used for context; not an image of the reported trading session. Photo: Stevebidmead / CC0. Cropped for layout.

News brief · Reporting published October 16, 2026.

According to WSJ’s October 16 market report, front-month New York gold futures settled at $4,159.50 per troy ounce, up 0.3%. A weaker dollar supported the move, while higher US yields restrained gains.

This is a dated closing-market snapshot, not a live quote or a trading recommendation.

Source: Read the original WSJ report.

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